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Louis Erard Unveils the Limited-Edition Gravée Main

Since 2021, Louis Erard has been redefining the boundaries of Métiers d’Art, from Grand Feu enamel and guilloché to wood marquetry, and soon, gold wire inlay. Now, Gravée Main opens a new chapter, paying tribute to one of the oldest crafts in watchmaking hand engraving.
Gravée Main represents a new milestone in Louis Erard’s Métiers d’Art series. This limited edition of 99 unique timepieces places hand engraving at center stage, with every metal element entirely engraved and finished by hand, a meticulous process that requires more than 50 hours of work. 

Introducing Frederique Constant Expands the Classics Premiere Collection with a Salmon Dial

A new timepiece with a beautiful dial available exclusively for Europe

Arguably, few names stand out for delivering quality timepieces at accessible prices as much as Frederique Constant. This Swiss brand is known for its classical and traditional designs, supported by its expertise in in-house movement production. Last year, the brand introduced the Classics Premiere collection, featuring the reliable La Joux-Perret movement. Now, Frederique Constant is expanding the collection with a stunning Salmon Dial version, available exclusively in the European market.

The watch features a polished stainless steel case with a 38.5mm diameter and a thickness of 10.67mm, offering a balanced and refined profile on the wrist. Its dial is safeguarded by a convex sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating for clear visibility, while the transparent caseback provides a view of the movement within. 

The salmon dial showcases a beautifully textured design, with a grained center encircled by a chapter ring that boasts a circular brushed finish and dual railroad tracks. Additionally, the dial is adorned with elegant Breguet numerals, complemented by open-tipped Breguet-style hands that enhance its aesthetics.

The watch is powered by the FC-301 automatic movement, based on the La Joux-Perret G100 caliber. This movement operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz) and offers 68 hours of power reserve. It is paired with a brown calfskin leather strap featuring a crocodile pattern and a steel pin buckle. Priced at EUR 1,995, or approximately AED 8,000.

For more information you can visit Frederique Constant’s official website. 

Technical specifications: Frederique Constant Classics Premiere
  1. References: FC-301SAL3B6
  2. Case: stainless steel, polished, convex sapphire crystal with anti-reflective, transparent caseback 
  3. Diameter: 38.5mm
  4. Thickness: 10.67mm
  5. Water resistance: 50 m
  6. Dial: salmon, grained center, circular brushed chapter ring with dual railroad tracks, Breguet numerals, open-tipped Breguet-style hands
  7. Movement: FC-301, automatic, based on the La Joux-Perret G100 caliber 
  8. Power reserve: 68 hours 
  9. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
  10. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds 
  11. Bracelet / Strap: brown calfskin leather strap with crocodile pattern, steel pin buckle
  12. Availability:  Exclusively for Europe 
  13. Price: EUR 1,995 / AED 8,000

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